What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Project Compliance Specialist position at American Conservation Experience - EPIC?
Job Overview
The American Conservation Experience, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking a qualified individual to contribute to project compliance alongside NPS Staff. As a Historic Research and Compliance Intern, you will combine historical research, technical skills, and collaboration to assist with project compliance in the Historic Fort Spokane District and other areas within Lake Roosevelt NRA.
About the Position
This position is part of the Build Up Technical Internship Program facilitated by the Historic Preservation Training Center. The Build Up Technical Internship Program is working to expand and diversify the National Park Service workforce while addressing critical maintenance needs by providing professional experiences in technical fields to students and recent graduates. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including archaeologists, engineers, and planners, to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities
Your primary duties will include:
• Identifying, scanning, and organizing historic photographs and documents related to Fort Spokane.
• Developing preservation and compliance planning documents that support resource stewardship and project approvals.
• Utilizing GIS and AutoCAD Map to create rectified GIS data, develop maps, and define the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for proposed projects.
• Assisting in monitoring compliance for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permits and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with the park's Project Manager, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, and Archeologist to fully develop compliance packages.
• Inputting project details into the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Program, including maps, drawings, and supporting documents.
• Ensuring planned facilities are accurately added to the Facility Management Software System (FMSS).
Benefits
This internship opportunity provides valuable skills, knowledge, and professional experiences that will prepare you for future roles in historic preservation, cultural resource management, and environmental compliance. Some of the benefits include:
• Gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
• Building relationships with park staff, mentors, and professionals in historic preservation and cultural resource management.
• Receiving career guidance and connections to future opportunities within and beyond the NPS.
• Developing a nuanced understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the Historic Fort Spokane District and its broader context within public lands.
• Learning to balance preservation and modern development needs through a culturally sensitive approach.
• Fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in contributing to the National Park Service's work.
The American Conservation Experience, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking a qualified individual to contribute to project compliance alongside NPS Staff. As a Historic Research and Compliance Intern, you will combine historical research, technical skills, and collaboration to assist with project compliance in the Historic Fort Spokane District and other areas within Lake Roosevelt NRA.
About the Position
This position is part of the Build Up Technical Internship Program facilitated by the Historic Preservation Training Center. The Build Up Technical Internship Program is working to expand and diversify the National Park Service workforce while addressing critical maintenance needs by providing professional experiences in technical fields to students and recent graduates. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including archaeologists, engineers, and planners, to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities
Your primary duties will include:
• Identifying, scanning, and organizing historic photographs and documents related to Fort Spokane.
• Developing preservation and compliance planning documents that support resource stewardship and project approvals.
• Utilizing GIS and AutoCAD Map to create rectified GIS data, develop maps, and define the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for proposed projects.
• Assisting in monitoring compliance for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permits and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with the park's Project Manager, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, and Archeologist to fully develop compliance packages.
• Inputting project details into the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Program, including maps, drawings, and supporting documents.
• Ensuring planned facilities are accurately added to the Facility Management Software System (FMSS).
Benefits
This internship opportunity provides valuable skills, knowledge, and professional experiences that will prepare you for future roles in historic preservation, cultural resource management, and environmental compliance. Some of the benefits include:
• Gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
• Building relationships with park staff, mentors, and professionals in historic preservation and cultural resource management.
• Receiving career guidance and connections to future opportunities within and beyond the NPS.
• Developing a nuanced understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the Historic Fort Spokane District and its broader context within public lands.
• Learning to balance preservation and modern development needs through a culturally sensitive approach.
• Fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in contributing to the National Park Service's work.
